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Massacre of Kashmiris by Pak puts POK on knife's edge, big showdown ahead

Days after the Pakistani establishment's massacre in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Rawalakot left at least 27 people dead, the illegally occupied region remains tense on Tuesday. Videos circulating, however, claim the toll to be in the dozens. A planned march to Muzaffarabad failed to materialise amid a heavy crackdown. Sedition proceedings have been ordered against two.

POK protests
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India deployed nuclear warheads for the first time: Sipri report

India deployed nuclear warheads for the first time, according to the annual report of Sipri, a global watchdog on arms control. Data reveals that India deployed 12 nuclear warheads in 2025, and China increased the number of deployed warheads from 24 to 34.

While the BrahMos is primarily deployed as a conventional tactical strike missile, its formidable range, speed and payload capacity give it the inherent ability to function as a nuclear-capable delivery system. (Image: File)

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Political, not legal: Meenakshi Natarajan after Rajya Sabha nomination rejected

Meenakshi Natarajan has accused the BJP of manipulating the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election after her nomination was rejected over a Telangana court matter. The row has sharpened the political contest before the June 18 election, with Congress and the BJP trading charges over disclosure rules and fairness.

Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha Nomination Cancelled
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Middle East conflict

Live: Iran says foreign forces in Iran's vicinity face 'constant risk'

Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The conflict in Lebanon remains volatile despite renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a broader regional settlement. At least eight people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential area in the southern city of Tyre, shortly after the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders covering several neighbourhoods. At the diplomatic level, US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran may be approaching a breakthrough, suggesting an agreement could be reached within days and expressing optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Pakistan stepped up its role as a mediator, with Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir agreeing to enhance defence cooperation during talks in Rawalpindi. Trump also dismissed suggestions that Benjamin Netanyahu acted against his wishes by launching retaliatory strikes on Iran, claiming the operation was already underway when the two leaders spoke. The remarks highlight the complex balance between ongoing military actions and parallel diplomatic efforts aimed at ending months of regional hostilities. Stay with indiatoday.tech for the latest and live updates.

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes. (Photo: Reuters)

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Govt clears new Rs 13,000-crore Great Nicobar airport, drops INS Baaz expansion

The new airport will be built at Chingen near Galathea Bay and is expected to serve both civilian and military aviation requirements. Defence sources said the decision followed studies that found extending INS Baaz's existing 4,500-foot runway to around 10,000 feet was impractical because of topography and infra-related constraints.

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